Topics Covered by the Addiction Medicine Consultant to Assist Primary Care Practices
| Develop and refine clinical policies on MOUD |
| How to responding to positive urine drug screenings |
| Determine when it is appropriate to refer patients to other treatment facilities |
| Incorporate telehealth into induction workflows, especially in rural areas |
| Treat and support MOUD patients who use substances or relapse multiple times |
| Educate primary care practice staff on harm reduction strategies, buprenorphine, and urine drug screening |
| How to approach the topic of MOUD with patients on chronic opioid treatment |
| How to respond to widespread presence of fentanyl or methamphetamine |
| Plan for induction in cases where fentanyl is present |
| Support the roles of nurses, care coordinators, and behavioral health clinicians in MOUD treatment (ie, when to initiate contact with patients, how often to reach out, and how best to support MOUD patients) |
| Understand license regulations related to buprenorphine prescribing |
MOUD = medications for opioid use disorder.